Written by

Martin Frank | For the Courier-Post

Mychal Kendricks can't pinpoint when he made the transformation from an overwhelmed NFL rookie to a mainstay at linebacker for the Eagles.

All he knows is that it happened.

Kendricks will make just the fifth game of his career today when the Eagles face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kendricks not only starts at strong side linebacker, but he plays just about every down, whether it's in the base or the nickel defense. He rushes the passer. He covers tight ends coming across the middle. He fights off blockers to take down running backs. ...